U Maung Maung Myint dies at 93 after a career spanning nearly seven decades

Veteran Myanmar actor and director U Maung Maung Myint has died at the age of 93, according to sources cited in the report. He passed away on May 7 at around 10:15 in the morning. The news marks the end of a career that began in the country’s film industry nearly seven decades ago. U Maung Maung Myint entered Myanmar’s film world in 1956 and became a familiar figure through his work as both an actor and a director. The report also identifies him as the father of the late actor Pyay Nyein, linking two generations of performers in the same family. In the period before his death, photographs showing the veteran artist receiving medical treatment amid health complications were shared on social media. The images brought attention to his condition, while reports said he had been facing medical difficulties in the final period of his life. The Myanmar Motion Picture Organization reportedly contributed to his care, providing financial assistance toward medical expenses in April through a special fund. The support came shortly before his death, according to the account. U Maung Maung Myint’s passing closes a long chapter in Myanmar cinema. He had been part of the industry since 1956, working across acting and directing, and his legacy is also remembered through his connection to his late son, actor Pyay Nyein.